Utility

How We Work

We believe that health is a basic human right and are bringing health in reach for all Coloradans by engaging closely with communities across the state through investing, policy and advocacy, learning and capacity building.Learn more

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Insights

Every day, our grantees and partners are breaking through barriers that prevent the most vulnerable Coloradans from being healthy. Insights and ideas from those efforts give us a deeper understanding into the state of health in Colorado.Learn more

Policy & Advocacy

Policy & Advocacy

In order to help all Coloradans live their healthiest lives, we work closely with partners across the state to advance our critical policy and advocacy goals which align with the Foundation'sfocus areas.

Our team identifies annual priorities and works alongside others to develop informed and engaged leaders, convene stakeholders to further a common agenda, conduct objective research and analysis and support advocacy organizations.

Advocate for local and state policies that provide greater supports in K-12 schools for students’ physical and behavioral health

Evaluate the potential impact of Colorado’s increasing minimum wage on working families, employers and businesses and on public programs that provide health coverage, child care assistance, food assistance and other supports for the working poor

Watching and Listening in 2017

There is potential for policy changes in 2017 that could substantially impact the health of Coloradans. The Foundation regularly monitors local, state and federal developments for both opportunities and threats to the health of Coloradans. In 2017 we will closely monitor actions related to or that address:

Accessibility, affordability and quality of child care for low-income families

Resources

The Foundation provides reliable, balanced information on a variety of topics to aid in public policy and advocacy efforts across the state. These educational efforts often take the form of briefs, regulatory comment letters, webinars and in-person convenings.